Community Docent Program

Admission

Docent trainees will be admitted to the program via application and scheduled interview with Wexner Center education staff. Applications must be received no later than August 25. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to edweb@wexarts.org or the following address:

Docent-in-Training Program
Education Department
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210

Responsibilities & Commitments

For a complete list of responsibilities, commitments, and requirements, please download the 2007 syllabus.

Benefits

Wexner Center Engagement
- Complimentary and reduced price Wexner Center performing arts tickets
- Access to complimentary film tickets
- Discount in Wexner Center Bookshop and Cafe
- Access to education department library
- Meet artists and curators from around the world
- Learn more about how museums work from the inside
- Support the Wexner Center's mission of active, respectful participation with contemporary art

University and Community Engagement
- Eligibility for Ohio State library card
- Opportunity to interact with a diverse university community of students and faculty
- Connect with others who share your interest in contemporary art
- Opportunity to practice communication skills
- Opportunity to actively participate in larger Columbus community by working with diverse groups interested in exploring contemporary art

Bonus Benefits
- Eligibility for an expense-paid trip to a national-standing professional development institute (such as the National Docent Symposium) will be awarded to volunteer Wexner Center Community Docent every year. This docent will be selected annually based on their level of service to the Wexner Center over the past year. Paid student docents will not be eligible for this award.
- Complimentary drink ticket following a scheduled tour
- Parking passes

2008 Docent Training Syllabus

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